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As a Canadian, I'm sadly reminded of that fact every time I look at an ebike listing, and think ... "PLEASE be localized to Canadian dollarettes!"

Gazelle e-bikes are nice, but I think the OP is looking for something along the lines of a Bafang M600 or M620 mid-drive, with the 120nm and 1000w minimum.

The only one that ticks all the tech boxes that I can think of is outside your budget a bit, which is the Watt Wagon Hydra, but it's $4,800 US for the base model. https://wattwagons.com/products/hydra If you DO find something else that ticks them all and is sub $5000 CA let me know. I've been...

Garmin seems to be the way to go. I don't really care for the smartphone features (calls, music, SMS etc), and FitBit just doesn't seem to have all the health features of Garmin's offerings. I just didn't realize how MANY watches they made, until I started looking into them! Leaning towards the...

I've tried the E-Tube app, and haven't had any problems with it, but rarely use it because I've got the SC-E6100 display on my OHM Cruise. Why bother with a smartphone app? Until I watched this video... It appears I can ditch the e-bike's display entirely, and use either the smartphone, or...

I know the Flintstone feeling. Nothing compared to my fat tire without assist though. :) It mostly a minor thing, but sometimes I like going on light trails with some dippity dos, and that's when I feel the lead in the wheels.

I WISH that was a problem. :)

I agree. I think a large part of the impression of drag is how danged heavy a lot of e-bike specific tires are. I know I feel the rotational weight when starting from a stop on my Big Bens, which are "only" 835g. The Marathon E-Plus tires on the Kathmandu are 1395g, which is just over 3lbs per...

Doesn't solve the "cut the lock and throw it in the back of a pickup" pro thieves. :) Are those your photos? Did you actually purchase the monster? If so, kudos!

Revisiting this, and I've decided to stick with the derailleur. I can handle the maintenance. Still debating Di2 possibly down the road.

AXA sells a version that comes with an under-saddle bag that fits the chain as well. I just grabbed a pic from search... here's the thing with a carrying bag. This is for larger tires. They also have narrower tires, and if you browse their ring lock section, they also have cables as opposed to...

Yep. I'm considering a cafe lock, but I'd only consider one that had an optional chain/cable extension (like some Abus and AXA locks)...

I'm only here to comment on the size of that eBay link :)

I don't find that murky at all. I was following the context... :) When @Ken M calls it a "brain dead policy", your reply seemed to imply that he's advocating for 28MPH throttles (that would be the "28mph is way too much to carry... pedestrians" line). Ken has been explicit in his advocacy of...

I'd agree with Ken's assessment of your comment. It's not a straw man in any way. The implication is that a Class 3 bike will be ridden at that speed, even on crowded MUPs. There's not a lot of other ways to interpret that. The decision has EVERYTHING to do with the bike. As a Canadian, I...

What would you gain? Probably very little, if the Raleigh is reliable and doing everything you want it to. :)

Here in Toronto our racks are mainly posts with circles... The city has rolled out a "bike locker" program, but there's a massive waiting list.

I got these about a month ago. It took a couple of rides to get used to them, but absolutely love them. They're especially good at getting rid of that deep rumbly frequency wind. I've been considering AfterShokz, along with a Zello button, to eliminate walkie talkies on "in town" type rides...

About 4 years ago I switched from typical cotton undies to bamboo fiber undies. While better all around every day, they're "even extra more better" when cycling. After 60km in 30C heat, I still feel fresh as a daisy, at least in that region, with just the gitch and good, unpadded MTB shorts...

Yep, it all depends on what the user wants out of a bike. The Mule™ has proven to be a dependable utility e-bike and fun in its own right, but for a more nimble and "pure" cycling experience, I have a Shimano mid-drive bike. The mid-drive will also help you shed said cheeseburger load quicker. :)